Sioux City, Iowa — Police are hunting two 18‑year‑olds after a fatal stabbing in a Pierce Street apartment left a 32‑year‑old Sioux City man dead early Monday morning. The victim, Maurice Grant, was discovered around 6:13 a.m. on February 9 at 1003 Pierce Street, Apartment 106, after officers responded to reports of a stabbing and found him already gone.
Law enforcement has made it clear that this appears to have been a targeted act, but they have yet to capture the two suspects named in the case. Imari Grant, of Sioux City, and Kaiden J. Montes, of South Sioux City, Nebraska, are both wanted on first‑degree murder charges. Police are warning the public that both are considered armed and dangerous, and are continuing to search for them.
Investigators believe there was no broader risk to the public, describing the incident as an isolated attack. Still, residents in the area have been unsettled by the violence. People living nearby remember seeing police vehicles and flashing lights early that morning, and later gathered on corners talking in hushed tones about the tragedy unfolding in their neighborhood.
Friends and family of Maurice have been left grappling with grief and disbelief. He was someone many around town felt they knew, at least a little — a familiar presence whose life was abruptly ended in a moment of violence that has shaken this Midwestern community. Mourning messages and memories have flowed in since the news broke, and loved ones are planning gatherings to celebrate his life.
Authorities have appealed to the public for help in tracking down the two suspects. Tips have been slow, but police and Crime Stoppers are offering a reward for information that leads to their capture. The community has been urged to contact law enforcement if anyone spots either suspect or has knowledge that could help resolve the case.
As the search continues, Sioux City officers have been working around the clock reviewing surveillance footage and talking to potential witnesses. There have been no confirmed sightings of the suspects, and police are warning that they should be considered dangerous.
The investigation remains active, and police say they will release further details as they become available. For now, the focus is on finding the two young men and offering some measure of closure to a community struggling to understand how a young life ended so tragically.
